Is Your Boss Toxic? Navigating the Challenges of a Toxic Workplace: Insights and Strategies In the dynamic world of work, one of the most challenging obstacles an employee can face is dealing with a toxic boss. The influence of leadership on the work environment is profound and far-reaching, often extending beyond the confines of the office into one’s personal life.
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Elevating Your Earnings Through Empowered Negotiation In our latest episode of the Jobs for Women Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Meggie Palmer, a renowned advocate for women’s career advancement and fair compensation. This episode, titled Elevating Your Earnings Through Empowered Negotiation dives deep into the art of salary negotiation, specifically tailored for women in the workforce. Here’s a
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How to Become a Business Analyst From Music to Business Analysis We spoke to Vicky Heward from Optimo on the Jobs for Women Podcast about all things careers as a business analyst. Vicky is a skilled Business Analyst with over a decade of diverse experience. With a strong background in both technology and business analysis, she has worked across a
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Navigating Menstrual Health in the Workplace Understanding the Impact A recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in the UK has revealed a startling reality: over two-thirds of women experience adverse effects at work due to their menstrual cycles. This survey, encompassing the responses of more than 2,000 women, highlights a significant yet often overlooked issue
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How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Embrace Self-Belief In a recent episode of the Jobs for Women podcast, host Zoe Haydn Jones welcomed the Founder of The Vivid Club, a community of Vivid, Brave Warrior Bosses. I also host my podcast, No Rest For The Vivid. Claire Hill, a self-belief coach and Vivid business club owner. The conversation, rich with insights
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In today’s dynamic business environment, diversity and inclusion (D&I) are not just buzzwords but essential components of a successful business strategy. Particularly, the focus on recruiting and empowering women in the workforce has gained significant momentum. This blog post aims to explore the key business drivers for collecting diversity data, with a specific focus on recruiting women and fostering women
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Disability, Innovation, and Workplace Dynamics In a recent interview on the Jobs for Women podcast, Susie Bould shared her experiences and insights, offering valuable lessons for women navigating their careers. Here are some key takeaways from her conversation with Zoe Haydn Jones. Embracing Creativity and Overcoming Bias Susie discussed the challenges she faced in her career, particularly around creativity and
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Negotiate Your Salary and Job Title Like a Pro Welcome to the Empowerment Era: Negotiating Your True Worth In the dynamic world of career advancement, one truth remains constant: negotiation is not just a skill—it’s an essential tool for empowerment. For women in the workforce, mastering the art of negotiation can be the key to unlocking doors to higher salaries,
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Goal-Setting for Gender Equality in Women’s Football In the world of sports, the quest for equality often encounters resistance, but it’s a game worth playing — and winning. Lewes Football Club has not only entered the field but is changing the rules of the game when it comes to women’s football. In a recent enlightening podcast, Stef McLoughlin and Zoe
Continue reading Strategies for Women to Foster Self-Confidence at Work In the competitive arena of the workplace, women often face an adversary that’s not just external barriers or glass ceilings, but something much closer to home—their own inner critic. This internal dialogue can be a relentless voice of doubt and criticism, setting impossibly high standards and fixating on every perceived shortcoming. Recognising
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